Correctional Officer ; Wasilla, AK

Introduction

Are you looking to start a new, exciting, fulfilling career that’s more than just a job? The Department of Corrections is recruiting for multiple Correctional Officer 2 positions at Goose Creek Correctional Complex (GCCC) in Wasilla, Alaska.

Embark on a career in Corrections with numerous training and promotion paths. As a correctional officer, you will play a vital role in reforming those in custody and helping them positively contribute to society.

New Correctional Officer 2s undergo 12‑14 months of structured field training and attend a seven‑week Correctional Officer Academy. After completing training, you will receive certification as a Correctional Officer from the Alaska Police Standards Council.

This recruitment is for an 84‑hour work week, with a "week on/week off" schedule that alternates between day and night shifts. Moving and relocation incentives may be available.

The mission of Goose Creek Correctional Complex is to provide a secure environment for staff and offenders that promotes public safety and provides an opportunity for staff development, and reformative offender programming to ensure safety and efficient resources management.

Correctional Officers receive up to 16 days of paid leave in their first two years of employment, which increases based on years of service. Additionally, they receive 12 paid holidays annually.

Goose Creek Correctional Center is in the Mat Su Valley. It began operations in 2013 and is the newest addition to the Alaska State prison system. The facility spans 435,000 square feet, with five buildings on a 90‑acre site. It can house up to 1,472 inmates and is staffed by 354 professionals. GCCC features a state‑of‑the‑art medical department with a dialysis unit and the largest kitchen in the state, preparing 4,224 meals daily.

• Ability to follow oral and written instructions, use business software, and effectively communicate required information.
• Ability to learn and apply techniques of self‑defense, firearms, appropriate force to protect oneself/others, and act quickly in emergencies, including diffusing conflicts by utilizing sound judgment.
• Ability to read and comprehend statutes, regulations, and procedures, apply them to specific situations, and explain procedures and requirements to the public, others, and the inmate population.
• Assist with maintaining order and discipline, operate security control room, learn and apply techniques of handling unruly and violent prisoners, using the minimum force necessary, in resolving situations, and routine security checks and inspections.
• Assist in creating and maintaining an atmosphere conducive to the rehabilitation of prisoners.

Success requires the following:

• Successful completion of the Alaska Correctional Officer Academy, or an equivalent program accredited by the Alaska Police Standards Council.
• One year of experience learning and performing duties that support the custody, security, and rehabilitation of prisoners in an adult correctional institution. The experience is met by service as a Correctional Officer 1 with the State of Alaska or equivalent elsewhere.
• At the time of employment: be 21 years of age and a United States citizen or United States National; have a high school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• Possess a valid driver’s license issued within the United States at time of appointment.
• Possibility of requiring a Commercial Driver’s License with appropriate endorsements issued within the United States.
• Willingness to work shift assignments and on‑call availability may be required.

Appointment to Correctional Officer 2 is conditional, pending successful completion of a thorough background investigation, psychological evaluation, drug screening, and medical examination.

A full criminal history check is required for all applicants. You will not move forward in the process without completing and submitting a notarized F‑3 Personal History Statement form.

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